2022-05-11 Youth Commission MinutesYouth Commission Meeting Minutes 5/11/2022
Commission Members Present:
Audrey Lim
Aaron Nateephaisan
Co -Chair Brook Roberts
Secretary Sydney Pearson
Mariana Yenter
Secretary Samuel Yi
Staff Present:
Casey Collley
Commission Members Absent:
Julie Andres
Chair Owen Lee
Finn Paynich
Publicity Officer Brooke Rinehimer
Councilmembers Present:
Diane Buckshnis
I. ROLE CALL & ABSENCES
Co -Chair Brook Roberts moved to call the meeting to order at 6:06 PM over Zoom.
Aaron read the land acknowledgement statement.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Brook moved to approve the agenda; Sam seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 27TH, 2022
Brook made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 27th, 2022 meeting; Sam seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT VIA ZOOM
No public comments.
V. UPDATE ON UNLAWFUL OCCUPATION ORDINANCE
We discussed the recent ordinance about houselessness. Brooke is concerned that it does
nothing to address why someone would want to refuse services (that their hesitancy could be
rooted in fear of the government, etc.). Councilmember Buckshnis mentioned that it does
address these deeper issues and that we have many resources available for individuals who do
need help. We discussed how the jailing of houseless people who do refuse services won't be
effective; jailing someone overnight will not cause a mentally ill houseless person to stop their
actions. Houseless people often have cause for being wary of government services as well, so it
is hard for them to reach out. Councilmember Buckshnis mentioned that the ordinance tries to
address the issues of all of the citizens, which include concerns around cleanliness in the city.
Casey mentioned that this ordinance would affect only a few members of the community.
VI. FINAL PRESENTATION UPDATE
Julie sent the draft of the presentation slides and we reviewed them. Sam, Audrey, and Brook
agreed to present at the meeting, and we will ask the group chat if anybody absent wants to
speak. By our next meeting, everyone should know what they are reading, have practiced it,
and be ready to present to the council.
VII. INSTAGRAM POST PLANNING
We talked about potential posts for our Instagram, such as a post about recruiting new
members. The mental health committee suggested making a post calling attention to the
mental health resources posted on the Edmonds City website or making one talking about local
mental health resources. Casey suggested we make a post about the 211 number that people
can call for food insecurity. Sydney will make a post about recruitment (applications open late
August/early September) and Sam will work on the Youth & Government Committee post.
VIII. FINAL COMMENTS
Casey emailed us about grant opportunities for artists in Edmonds. She also forwarded us job
opportunities offered by the City of Edmonds for this summer (you have to be 18 years old).
They really need staff this summer, or else they will have to cancel the kids camps. Our last two
meetings are in person at the Frances Anderson Center! We also want to try to invite the police
chief to our next meeting to talk about the ordinance.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Co -Chair Brook Roberts adjourned the meeting at 6:38 PM.